Carmaker Volkswagen has suspended production in Algeria, where the head of its local partner has been detained since June in a corruption probe, a spokesman for the German auto giant said. "Volkswagen is aware of a corruption investigation by Algerian authorities into Mourad Oulmi", who...

In the pre-dawn hours of Nov. 28, after Iraqi demonstrators set the Iranian consulate in the southern holy city of Najaf ablaze, the killings began. By the end of that day, Iran-linked militiamen in Najaf and Iraq’s elite Interior Ministry forces in Nassiriya farther south had shot dead...

With Tokyo 2020 looming, Iranian sprinter Maryam Toosi has been desperately trying to come to the U.S. to pursue her Olympic Games dream, but is still trying to overcome one seemingly insurmountable hurdle — President Donald Trump’s travel ban. The 31-year-old, who shot to fame by winning...

Ibrahim Ali al-Jadari’s four teenage daughters lie at home on intravenous drips that will soon run out as they, like tens of thousands of other Yemenis, battle a seasonal surge of dengue fever. Mosquito-borne dengue is the latest challenge facing Yemenis who have endured almost five years...

The U.S. is planning to withdraw some 4,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan, Voice of America reported, citing Afghan officials. The withdrawal could start around three months from now under "a mutual understanding between the two allied nations,” said the U.S.-funded outlet, citing Dawa Khan...

Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) on Monday decried recent remarks by the Egyptian president on its sovereignty.  On Thursday, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi accused the GNA of "not having a free will" and of being taken "a hostage by terrorist militias." The GNA said...

Baghdad cautioned Monday against "an escalation" after a flurry of attacks on US interests in Iraq prompted Washington to warn of a "decisive" response against Iran. Tehran wields growing influence in Iraq, particularly through armed factions. Since October 28, ten rocket attacks have...

The Israeli military on Monday held a female Palestinian activist without trial for four months under a legal procedure known as administrative detention, according to an NGO.    Bushra al-Tawil, 26, was arrested last week in an Israeli raid on her home in the West Bank city of...

Maintaining his reputation for no-holds-barred criticism, U.S. President Donald Trump has mocked the physical appearance and health of Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, saying "her teeth were falling out of her mouth." Pelosi has served as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives...

Algeria's largest Islamic party on Monday hailed newly-elected President Abdelmajid Tebboune's speech as "inclusive" and helps ease tension in the North African country.  Tebboune was elected president in a presidential election held on Thursday to succeed Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who...

Iran Monday accused the United States of dreaming up "imaginary enemies" after Washington warned there would be a stiff response if U.S. interests in Iraq are attacked. "When politicians want to absolve themselves of blame they always make up an imaginary enemy," Iranian government...

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will welcome 109 new Conservative lawmakers to parliament Monday, promising to honor his election-winning pledges to get Brexit done as soon as possible and boost funding for the state health service. After securing a commanding majority in last week's...

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday the powerful western military alliance was facing the most "complex security" environment in its history amid rising tensions between member states. The statement comes after a NATO summit earlier this month in Britain exposed sharp divisions...

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani is finalising with Japan a visit to Tokyo, officials in Tehran said Monday, in what will be the first such trip in two decades. The trip would likely take place around December 20, after Rouhani visits Malaysia for a Muslim leaders summit in Kuala Lumpur,...

The French official leading a controversial pensions overhaul stepped down on Monday over a scandal involving undeclared payments, as a crippling transport strike against the proposals entered its 12th day, imperilling the holiday plans of thousands. Jean-Paul Delevoye became the target of...

Mohamed Salah pushed Liverpool 10 points clear in the Premier League with both goals in a victory over bottom side Watford. The Egyptian has struck in back-to-back league games for the first time this season, and also helped the Reds progress in Europe in midweek. Former Arsenal forward...

The Lebanese presidency said it had delayed consultations to designate a new prime minister until Thursday in response to a request from caretaker leader Saad al-Hariri, who had been expected to be named premier again. Hariri had requested the delay to the consultations, which had been...

Google has told its Turkish business partners it will not be able to work with them on new Android phones to be released in Turkey, after the Turkish competition board ruled that changes Google made to its contracts were not acceptable. Turkey’s competition authority had fined Google 93...

A Turkish drone meant to help seek hydrocarbons in the eastern Mediterranean landed at an airport on the divided island of Cyprus on Monday, a Turkish official said, in a move that could further stoke tensions between Turkey and Greece. The breakaway Turkish Cypriot cabinet on Friday...

U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Monday urged Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to take steps to prevent bases housing U.S. troops from being shelled, a statement from the premier’s office said. Esper’s call came after a senior U.S. military official warned last week that attacks...